Onchocerca volvulus is a nematode that is found in the tropics. The harmful parasite can cause river blindness in humans. What is Onchocerca volvulus? The term “Onchocerca” comes from Greek and translates as “tail” or “hook”. The Latin term “volvulus” means “to roll” or “to turn”. Onchocerca volvulus belongs to the filariae, which form a … Onchocerca Volvulus: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Anyone suffering from worm disease cannot avoid diethylcarbamazine. In fact, the active ingredient is so important that it has been added to the list of essential medicines by the WHO (World Health Organization). This is not surprising, since a good 200,000 people still die from worm diseases every year. What is diethylcarbamazine? Diethylcarbamazine is effective … Diethylcarbamazine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Indications Antihelminthics are used to treat worm infections and, in some cases, protozoa. Active ingredients Imidazoles / benzimidazoles: Mebendazole (Vermox). Pyrantel (Cobantril) Other: Pyrvinium (Pyrcon, Molevac, Germany). Albendazole (Zentel) Aminoglycosides: Paromomycin (Humatin) Other: Ivermectin (Stromectol, import from France, in many countries not in the approved and not on sale). Niclosamide (not commercially available in many … Antihelminthics (Vermifuge)
Products Ivermectin is commercially available in some countries in tablet form (Stromectol). It has not yet been registered in many countries and therefore must be imported from abroad if needed. Ivermectin has been used medicinally since the 1980s, initially primarily as a veterinary drug. This article refers to peroral administration in humans. See also under … Ivermectin
Wuchereria bancrofti is the name given to a species of nematode. It is a parasite that infects the lymphatic vessels of humans. What is Wuchereria bancrofti? Wuchereria bancrofti is called a parasite that belongs to the nematode family. Like other nematode species, for example Brugia timori and Brugia malayi, it is capable of colonizing the … Wuchereria Bancrofti: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Mazzotti reaction is a complex of various symptoms. This presents itself in connection with an initiated therapy. The organism reacts with fever and an allergic reaction. What is a Mazzotti reaction? A Mazzotti reaction is a side effect of an underlying disease. Diseases treated with drugs in the anthelmintic drug class can cause the Mazzotti … Mazzotti Reaction: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Loiasis is a parasitic infectious disease caused by specific nematodes, Loa loa filariae, and manifests primarily by inflammatory, allergy-induced swelling reactions. An estimated 3 to 30 percent of the population is infected with Loa loa worms in the areas of distribution (West and Central Africa). What is Loa loa? Loiasis is the term used to … Loa Loa (Loiasis): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Lymphatic filariasis is a tropical infectious disease due to infestation of the human lymphatic system with parasitic worms. Men are a particular risk group, especially for chronic lymphatic filariasis, which is associated with severe swelling in the genital area. What is lymphatic filariasis? Lymphatic filariasis is a disease of the lymphatic system that occurs in … Lymphatic Filariasis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
